In the event of any incident, positive or negative, occurring off-duty requiring civil or criminal police action, recruits
are to submit a complete Interoffice Communication (IC blue form) explaining the incident through channels to the
Academy Director. The following are examples which must be reported: traffic citations or warnings, automobile
accident, domestic disturbance, arrest, or commendation.
Recruits shall not gather in doorways, aisles, or other thoroughfares, and shall not impede the progress of staff
members or other persons walking about the complex.
Recruits will go to the position of “attention” along the wall and give the greeting of the day until advised to proceed.
Recruits will go to the position of “attention” to speak to anyone other than a recruit when outside of the classroom.
Recruits, when approaching anyone other than a recruit from the rear, will go to the position of “attention” and ask
said person “By your leave, Sir or Ma’am” until told to proceed.
Recruits shall not loiter in the vicinity of the staff offices.
Recruits shall not leave training center grounds or any training activity location without the permission of the faculty
or class coordinator.
Trash or any material is not to be discarded on the training center grounds.
Training facilities will be maintained in a clean, neat, and orderly manner.
Generally weapons are not allowed in any recruit classroom. Sworn officers in uniform may possess their weapons
when in the classroom setting. If any non-uniform sworn officer feels the need to possess a weapon in a recruit
class, arrangements may be made with the Academy Director.
Gambling will not be permitted on the school grounds. Games of chance that are typically played for money are
prohibited whether or not money is involved.
Recruits shall refrain from loud music, vehicular or otherwise, or boisterous conduct and shall conduct themselves
in a manner becoming a public safety professional at all times.
Profanity and vulgarity will not be tolerated. During role-play practicum, “language” may be used under the direction
of the faculty.
Recruits shall be familiar with and comply with all training rules and regulations (and with all requirements set forth
in their agency’s policy and procedures manual if employed).
Disobedience or disrespect to training center staff (on the grounds or away from the grounds) on Center sponsored
activities is prohibited.
Inappropriate public displays of affection are prohibited.
Should a recruit get arrested for any reason, the recruit will be suspended from the academy immediately. An arrest
is defined as a physical arrest, Notice to Appear or Criminal Traffic Citation. Should the recruit be “cleared” of the
arrest, he/she may petition the Academy Director to enroll in the next available academy class. The recruit will be
required to produce all documentation, police reports, and court records for consideration.
Recruits do not walk on the grass!
SAFETY RULES
Follow instructions! Don’t take chances! If you don’t know, ASK!
Report immediately any activity or condition that might cause injury to anyone or damage to building or property.
Damage to property as a result of neglig
ence or carelessness will result in the responsible person being liable.
Put everything in its proper place. Disorder causes injuries and wastes time, energy and material. Keep your area
clean and orderly.
Use the right tools and equipment for the job and use them safely.
Report any accident or injury to self or equipment, regardless of how minor, immediately. Get first aid promptly.
Use flammable liquids only as directed. Handle them with extreme care.
Do not get involved in “horseplay.”
Get help when lifting heavy objects. To lift heavy object: bend your knees, grasp object firmly, then raise object
keeping your back as straight as possible.
Obey all rules, signs, and instructions.
Clean up any spills and pick up any tripping or stumbling hazards immediately.
Do not sit on any tables, desks or countertops.
Do not place your feet on benches, chairs or against the walls.
Obey all rules for high liability areas!
Use proper driving skills at all times while on campus.
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
The paramilitary nature of this training requires that certain rules of courtesy be extended to official visitors from
departments/agencies, guest faculty, training staff, and all persons the recruits contact at the center.
When a faculty enters the classroom for the first time of the day, the class leader(s) will call the class to attention.
Each subsequent time in the morning when the faculty enters the room, all talking will cease immediately, and recruits
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